If you’re interested in this piece of Hollywood history, you’ll have to pay $1.175 million—and resist the urge to say “they’re heeere!” every time you have company over. Fans of the classic 1982 horror film Poltergeist will recognize the newly listed house in Simi Valley, California, where the Oscar-nominated movie was filmed. The original owners have held onto the place since it was built in 1979, so this marks the first time in 45 years that the movie star dwelling is up for grabs, the New York Post reports.
Outside, the abode sports a tan stucco exterior with Tudor-style half timbering. The interior of the four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence is due for some updates, but surely the fact that it is still recognizable from its days on the silver screen will appeal to some super fans. In particular, the kitchen features the same layout and the same tiled countertops that it has in the iconic movie, which was directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg.
The listing of the roughly 2,400-square-foot dwelling references its famous pedigree, while assuring potential buyers that no, it’s not haunted. Actually, it has good bones—and (spoiler alert) not the desecrated grave kind. Oversized windows light the vaulted living room and a formal dining space, while a family room features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and access to the backyard. The spacious primary suite upstairs boasts another vaulted ceiling and a sizable walk-in closet.
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The outdoor areas are in less need of a refresh, between the charming covered patio, red brick walkways, a fire pit, and some grand hedge-lined steps up to an elevated garden area that overlooks the swimming pool and spa. Plus, there’s room to add on a poolhouse or other ADU, as the listing points out. All said, you could do a lot worse than the Poltergeist house—maybe just don’t leave the TV on at night.
